'A very grave threat to the rest of the world'

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The Short List   Tuesday, February 11 'A very grave threat to the rest of the world' Coronavirus death toll passes 1,000. A divorce in the royal family. New Hampshire primary voting. It's Tuesday's news. Today we serve you with a classic news menu:  • The serious: Coronavirus • The political: New Hampshire primary • And the why-do-we-care-but-we-do: A royal divorce It's Ashley with the news to know Tuesday. But first, the latest viral trend "sweeping" the nation: The "Broom Challenge" came from a tweet that claimed NASA said Monday was the only day a broom could stand on its own because of Earth's gravitational pull. It works — but you can do it anytime.  The Short List newsletter is a snappy USA TODAY news roundup. Subscribe here! China reports the most coronavirus deaths in one day: 103 China reported its highest daily coronavirus death toll Tuesday, 103, pushing the death toll past 1,000 and providing a somber warning that the epidemic represents "a very grave threat to the rest of the world." The 103 deaths broke the daily record set one day earlier, when 97 deaths were reported. Here are the latest updates on the outbreak:  • The World Health Organization announced a formal name for the coronavirus – COVID-19. • President Donald Trump continued to suggest the coronavirus outbreak will be gone when the weather gets warmer (he didn't provide a scientific explanation to back up this claim). • The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus on the quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship has nearly doubled. In Thailand, a cruise ship was reportedly turned away, leaving it in limbo. Employees wear protective masks while carrying vegetables from trucks at a hospital on Feb. 10 in Wuhan, China. Getty Images, Getty Images Who's ready for more voting fun? Welcome to New Hampshire. New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primaries have arrived — just eight days after the sliiiight garbage fire that was the Iowa's Democratic caucuses (yes, we still don't know who won those). And now we wait as the nation parses the New Hampshire's results for any sign of who might emerge from the crowded field to be the Democratic nominee. Follow along with us on our liveblog for updates and results! Sen. Bernie Sanders addresses a rally at the University of New Hampshire in Durham on Feb. 10. JOSEPH PREZIOSO, AFP via Getty Images What everyone's talking about • Actor Jussie Smollett faces six counts of disorderly conduct in connection to alleged Chicago attack, special prosecutor announces. • A traveler passenger claimed an item they were trying to sneak into Washington Dulles airport was cat food. It was a bag full of tiny dead birds. • How did Eminem pull off his surprise "Lose Yourself" Oscars performance? Secret rehearsals offsite. • N-C-E-R: That's all the letters a teacher needed to solve the Bonus Round puzzle on "Wheel of Fortune." • Meet the Azawakh, the new dog breed competing at this year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. • Looking to visit one of the happiest places on earth? Disneyland's prices just went up. Royal divorce? British royalty can't catch a break    Can someone please let the Queen have a nice, quiet week or two? Peter Phillips, the eldest grandchild of Queen Elizabeth II, and his wife Autumn are divorcing after 12 years of marriage.  The couple said in a statement Tuesday that the separation was sad but amicable. The 42-year-old Phillips is the son of Princess Anne, the queen's only daughter, and will be the first of the queen's eight grandchildren to divorce. The news of Peter and Autumn's separation comes after a tumultuous few months for Britain's royal family: It was just last month that the queen's grandson Prince Harry and his wife, the former Meghan Markle, quit royal duties. Peter and Autumn Phillips attend the third day of the annual Royal Ascot horse race meeting June 20, 2019. Peter Phillips, the eldest grandson of Queen Elizabeth II, and his wife are divorcing after 12 years of marriage. Alastair Grant, AP The jury won't be hearing from Harvey Weinstein As movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's legal team rested his defense during his sex crimes trial on Tuesday, they announced he will not take the stand to defend himself.  In criminal trials, a defendant is not required to take the stand to defend himself, and judges typically instruct juries not to hold it against defendants if they decide not to take the stand. Regardless, all 12 members of a jury must vote unanimously to convict or acquit. Weinstein has been charged with five sex crimes, including rape and predatory assault, involving two women in encounters dating back to 2006 and 2013. Weinstein has denied all allegations of non-consensual sex. Harvey Weinstein arrives at court in New York on Feb. 7. Richard Drew, AP Real quick  • "Nanny McPhee" actor turned climate change activist Raphael Coleman died at 25. • Macaulay Culkin defended Michael Jackson in a new interview: "I never saw him do anything." • Heavy rain swamped the South, and more drenching is on the way Wednesday. • A New York man accused of manipulating his daughter's college friends was charged with sex trafficking, forced labor and extortion. • A rare winter storm coated Baghdad in snow, only the second time in 100 years. • Marwin Gonzalez apologized for the Astros cheating scandal: "Wish we could take it back."  Roger Stone's sentencing is causing all sorts of chaos  Hours after President Donald Trump criticized the proposed prison sentence for his close ally Roger Stone, prosecutors backtracked, saying their original recommendation was too harsh.  The unusual move was met with swift backlash, with Democrats calling for an investigation and accusing the Justice Department of allowing political considerations to outweigh the judgment of career prosecutors. By Tuesday afternoon, all four prosecutors who worked on Stone's case and prepared the sentencing recommendation had resigned. Stone, who's scheduled to be sentenced later this month, was found guilty in November of lying to Congress and obstructing the Russia investigation to protect Trump and his presidential campaign.  Roger Stone, former adviser to President Donald Trump, was accused of lying to Congress. Win McNamee, Getty Images A break from the news • Thinking about where you should live when you retire? Here are 3 reasons why relocating might be best. • More than half of Americans check their credit scores at least monthly, leading to better borrowing habits. • A helpful reminder: Now's the best time to order Valentine's Day flowers. • Samsung goes all in on 5G with the Galaxy S20: Should you think about buying the phone?  This is a compilation of stories from across the USA TODAY Network.  A new and improved Daily Briefing: Know what's up before you finish your cup. 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